Gasket Sealer
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Instructor
Joined: Oct 2002
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From: Hanover Ontario
Gasket Sealer
Stupid question alert!!!
I'm planning to replace my thermostat tonight. I already have the old one out. My question is: Do I really have to wait 24 hours to let the gasket sealer set before I can start the car? The instructions say to wait that long but it seems a bit extreme to me. I have the red high emp sealant that claims to be safe for aluminum.
I'm planning to replace my thermostat tonight. I already have the old one out. My question is: Do I really have to wait 24 hours to let the gasket sealer set before I can start the car? The instructions say to wait that long but it seems a bit extreme to me. I have the red high emp sealant that claims to be safe for aluminum.
Pro
Joined: Mar 2008
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From: High Bridge New Jersey
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Stupid question alert!!!
I'm planning to replace my thermostat tonight. I already have the old one out. My question is: Do I really have to wait 24 hours to let the gasket sealer set before I can start the car? The instructions say to wait that long but it seems a bit extreme to me. I have the red high emp sealant that claims to be safe for aluminum.
I'm planning to replace my thermostat tonight. I already have the old one out. My question is: Do I really have to wait 24 hours to let the gasket sealer set before I can start the car? The instructions say to wait that long but it seems a bit extreme to me. I have the red high emp sealant that claims to be safe for aluminum.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Jul 2007
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From: Tampa Florida
I'd use a thin coat of the gasket sealer (permatex: http://www.permatex.com/products/Aut...et_Sealant.htm) on both side of the gasket myself. I always put this stuff on H20 pumps and thermostat gaskets....nothing worse then having to redo a hard-to-reach job because of a small fluid leak.
